A Beef Cattle Producers meeting dealing with drought stress will be held on Monday, Aug. 29 at the Pridgeon Community Center located at 351 Cooks Lane in Franklin. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude around 9 p.m.
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With the new school year fast approaching, parents and students alike should start looking into the opportunities for financial assistance through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, according to Rebecca Tomasick, Ambassador for the Milam County Area Go Texan Committee. Full Story

A nyone interested in showing lambs, goats or swine at any of the spring major livestock shows, such as Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, or Star of Texas in Austin, must order tags by Monday, Aug. 29. Full Story

Possible ways to reduce risks for cataracts While doctor s st ill don’t know what causes cataracts, there might be ways men and women concerned about their eyes ca n reduce their risk for cataracts.
Though the following tips can’t guarantee a person won’t get cataracts, they might just help individuals reduce their risk. Full Story